Cards in this guide (14)
What is the participial phrase in this sentence The retired couple set off for Phoenix in their motorhome
Is the study of the earth
Geology, geo means earth.
Why did Shakespeare point out that Brutus and Antony won their battles and Octavius and Cassius did not
Because it is obvious if Octavius and Cassius lost, then Brutus
and Antony must have won.
Which of these definitions describes the central conflict
a struggle between forces that form the plot of story
Choose the word pair that would best complete this analogy Adorn Disfigure
Reproach : praise completes the analogy.
Use context clues in the poem to choose the correct meaning of the word azure
The flyer from camp reminded us to bring the following items a sleeping bag extra socks and a warm jacket
It is perfectly clear to Ted that he is right
What is the mood of the verb in this sentence Lock the door when you come home
What is the function of the gerund phrase in this sentence By using common sense Austin will make the right choice
What is the verb from of the capitalized verb that agrees with the sentenceon your way to the lake yesterday you SEE clouds to begin to form
What is the participle or participial phrase in the sentence the tea leaves should be placed in boiling water
Participles have three functions in sentences. They can be components of multipart verbs, or they can function as adjectives or as nouns.
In the sentence "The tea leaves should be placed in boiling water."
Boiling would be the particple.
boiling
Which words could be eliminated for a stronger effect the police officer's report is final and conclusive
When going gets tough tough becomes going
When the going gets tough, the tough get going. When the going
gets rough, the rough get tough.